Month: oktober 2016

With a range of up to 500 kilometers and the typical Mercedes strengths such as safety, comfort, functionality and connectivity, the Mercedes EQ is the forerunner of a new era. Mercedes-Benz Cars aims to have over ten all-electric vehicles in its portfolio by 2025.

Toyota will be conducting a safety recall of 7,100 model year 2016 Highlander units in the US due to a brake fluid reservoir sensor issue.
The vehicle would fail federal safety standards which require a warning light for when there is a drop in brake fluid levels. If a driver can’t be notified about a drop in brake fluid levels, it could increase the risk of a crash.

The Dutch RDW that approved electric carmaker Tesla’s “Autopilot” driver assistance system for use throughout Europe said Monday it is considering what action to take, if any, on the name after several German organizations said it could be misleading. On Sunday, Germany’s Transport Minister asked Tesla to stop advertising its electric vehicles as having an Autopilot function as this might suggest drivers’ attention is not needed.

Our beloved reliable Japanese Honda has to recall 350 Civics for parking brake issues. The defect can be fixed with a software update. The recall covers Civics with both the 1.5-liter turbo and 2-liter engines. The electric parking brake may not engage when the engine is turned off, leading to the possibility that the car could roll away and crash.

BMW has made a small step presenting a plug-in hybrid last Wednesday.
The BMW eDrive plug-in hybrid drive is enabled to run purely electrical, locally emission-free short-range driving and has a dynamic driving performance 4-cylinder petrol engine for long-distance capabilities.

Today, a small number of cities, such as Amsterdam, Singapore, and Stockholm, are singled out as having effective mobility. With varying degrees of emphasis, they have efficient public transit, encourage cycling and walking, and have managed to limit congestion and pollution. McKinsey predicts modern cities will be dominated by electric cars in 2030.

You often see them vented, drilled, or slotted. Sometimes there’s a combination of the three, and it’s best to know which works most efficiently for the driving you plan to do. You won’t see these rotors on race cars though, as the drilled rotors can become stressed and damaged during the high-stress environment of racing. The reason you see drilled rotors on some sports cars? Honestly, it’s because people think they look cool. 🙂

Porsche has confirmed that its Mission E charging infrastructure will work with Tesla vehicles. The ultra-fast, 800-volt charging system will recharge the Mission E to 80% in about 15 minutes, and will also service new electric vehicles from Volkswagen and Audi.

25 consumer complaints about the Ford F-150 pickup trucks include claims of “a sudden and complete loss of brakes,”. The vehicles affected are the 2015 and 2016 model year F-150s that have 3.5-liter engines. The F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in North America.